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Cheesy Chicken Rice a Roni Casserole Pressure Cooker Recipe

A creamy, cheesy one-pot chicken and rice casserole made easy in the pressure cooker. This comforting dinner is sure to become a family favorite!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker like Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or cubed
  • 1 box Rice a Roni chicken flavor
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 oz
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar preferred
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Turn on the pressure cooker and set to sauté mode.
  • Add a splash of oil and the Rice a Roni. Sauté until lightly browned.
  • Pour in the 2 cups of water and stir in the seasoning packet from the Rice a Roni box.
  • Add the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well.
  • Place the lid on the pressure cooker, seal, and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

You can use leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.